Nominations for the 2025 Running Industry Awards close at 23:59 on Monday, August 18, 2025. Organised by Running Industry Alliance (RIA) in collaboration with England Athletics and RunEvents, the awards celebrate the UK & Ireland’s business-to-business (B2B) running community.
It is free to nominate and vote via runningindustryawards.com. After the nominations phase, public voting takes place in three rounds:
- Round 1 (Top 10) – August 21–September 24, 2025
- Round 2 (Top 3) – September 29–October 13, 2025
- Round 3 (Final Winner) – October 17–November 3, 2025
There are 18 awards across 11 categories, including Brand of the Year, Retailer of the Year, Event of the Year, Community Impact Award, Charity Campaign of the Year, Tech in Running Award, Triathlon & Multisport Excellence Award, and Outstanding Contribution to the Industry.
Winners will be announced at the Gala Awards Dinner on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Burleigh Court Conference Centre & Hotel, Loughborough University, UK.
Gala Awards Dinner tickets and tables
Gold, Silver and Bronze tables (8 seats) are available, priced at £2,800, £2,600 and £2,200 + VAT respectively, along with individual seats at £275 +VAT. Members of RIA and Triathlon Industry Association (TIA) can access a 60% discount on individual tickets, subject to availability.
The evening will include a three-course dinner, drinks package, networking opportunities and the awards presentations. Capacity is limited to 240 guests.
The Running Industry Awards are supported by partners including njuko, Orangery, givestar, Endurance Zone, MOVE, Women’s Running and Marathon Photos Live. Category Partners announced so far include ASICS, Scimitar and Triathlon Industry Association (TIA).
